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Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad

Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad: A Delightfully Fresh Twist

This Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad is a colorful, high-protein dish blending the flavors of a classic dip with hearty pasta, ideal for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Chickpea Pasta nutritious, gluten-free alternative
For the Beans
  • 1 can Black Beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Black Eyed Peas rinsed and drained
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Sweet Corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 medium Colored Bell Peppers orange, red, yellow; diced
  • 1 medium Red Onion diced
  • 1 cup Cherry/Grape Tomatoes halved
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro chopped; optional
For the Dressing
  • 3 Tbsp Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 4 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup adjust sweetness to taste
Optional Add-ins
  • 0.5 cup Feta Cheese vegan or regular; optional
  • Salt to taste; optional

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cooking Directions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the chickpea pasta and cook for about 7-8 minutes until al dente. Drain and cool.
  2. Dice the green bell pepper, colored bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
  3. Halve the cherry or grape tomatoes and set aside.
  4. Chop fresh cilantro and set aside.
  5. Rinse and drain black beans, black-eyed peas, and sweet corn. Add to the mixing bowl with the vegetables and tomatoes.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, and maple syrup to prepare the dressing.
  7. Once the pasta has cooled, combine it with the veggie and bean mixture.
  8. Pour dressing over and toss everything together. Add feta cheese if using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Pasta should be cooked al dente. Fresh vegetables yield the best flavor. Adjust the dressing to taste and feel free to customize ingredients as preferred.

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